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R197 ONW

1998 Honda CB600 Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,985 mi
Last recorded21,985 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 ONW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

off side front brake pipe not fitted correctley

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,559 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600 Hornet?

Based on 32,894 MOT tests across 2,748 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,748
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 374
reflector on motorcycle missing 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 289
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 238
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R197 ONW is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 23,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB600 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 ONW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R197 ONW registered?

R197 ONW is a 1998 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R197 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 ONW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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